Marine Mammal Photo ID Internship Spring Jan-Apr 2018 This intern will be responsible for assisting the Boats Coordinator on photo IDing blue whales, fin whales, and humpback whales during our daily whale watching cruises, as well as interpreting data to guests at the Aquarium. Commitment: 15-20 hours/week for 15 weeks Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Taking dorsal and caudal fin photos of animals encountered during daily cruises Maintain detailed data logs of sightings and enter them into ACESS databases Answer questions and interpreting for guests on board. Photo processing and IDi'ng individual whales seen during daily trips Create a project to display to Aquarium guests using whale data QUALIFICATIONS Must be 18 or over Major/ed in biology, marine biology, or conservation a plus Lift a maximum of 50 lbs KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Each applicant must have a broad knowledge of ecological and biological principles, especially those relating to marine habitats, Ability to spend many hours standing especially on a boat Experience working with digital SLR camera's a plus but not required Experience in data entry, preferably with Microsoft Access Comfortable speaking in front of large groups Have excellent oral and written communication skills Be able to demonstrate exceptional leadership qualities and work with a diverse group of people. To apply please follow the link: http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/volunteer/college_internships/ Application deadline for spring season is November 13, 2017 For more information email or call James Stewart Aquarium of the Pacific Long Beach, CA 90802 jstewart@lbaop.org<mailto:jstewart@lbaop.org> 562-951-1651